Grant Allen

Michael's Crag (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring class dynamics and personal growth in the English countryside

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Grant Allen's 'Michael's Crag' is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of social class and the human experience. Set in the English countryside, the book follows the protagonist Michael as he navigates the challenges of reconciling his aristocratic upbringing with his desire for a simpler life. Allen's writing style is rich with vivid descriptions of nature, painting a picturesque backdrop for the unfolding drama. The novel's exploration of themes such as love, identity, and societal norms make it a powerful and thought-provoking read within the context of late 19th-century literature. With its engaging plot and well-developed characters, 'Michael's Crag' is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. Grant Allen, a prolific writer and biologist, draws from his deep knowledge of science and society to craft a novel that challenges perceptions and invites introspection. His unique perspective and keen insight into human nature shine through in 'Michael's Crag', making it a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of class dynamics and personal growth.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 170
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066182137
• Artikelnr.: 58596824

Autorenporträt

Canadian scientific author and novelist Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 - October 25, 1899) received his education in England. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, he actively promoted evolution in public. Allen was born in Kingston, Canada West, close to Wolfe Island (known as Ontario after Confederation). Joseph Antisell Allen, a Protestant pastor from Dublin, Ireland, was his father. Allen attended Merton College in Oxford and King Edward's School in Birmingham for his education. He joined Queen's Institution, a Jamaican black college, as a professor in his mid-20s. He was influenced by the associationist psychology of Herbert Spencer and Alexander Bain. He produced 30 books between 1884 and 1899, including the controversial The Woman Who Did. The Type-writer Girl and Olive Pratt Rayner were pen names used by English novelist Grant Allen. With the publication of The British Barbarians, he made history in the field of science fiction (1895). On October 25, 1899, Grant Allen passed away from liver cancer at his house in Haslemere, Surrey, England. Before finishing Hilda Wade, he passed away.